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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5, 6, and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Sharpe's back heavily scarred?
(a) He was hit with shrapnel.
(b) It isn't scarred.
(c) From a flogging.
(d) From smallpox.

2. As the British are marching to Badajoz what slows their progress?
(a) A heavy forest.
(b) Heavy rain.
(c) French attacks.
(d) No road.

3. What type of ammo are the French firing at the breach?
(a) Ball.
(b) Explosive.
(c) Shot.
(d) Canister.

4. What is Badajoz' size in relationship to Ciudad Rodrigo?
(a) It is about the same size as Ciudad Rodrigo.
(b) It dwarfs Ciudad Rodrigo.
(c) It is smaller than Ciudad Rodrigo.
(d) It is larger, but not by much.

5. Against what does Sharpe lead his men?
(a) One of the guns.
(b) The small arms fire.
(c) The gate keepers.
(d) The French sortie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wellington believe about Badajoz?

2. What does Hogan think about the comparison between Ciudad Rodrigo and Badajoz?

3. How many French soldiers does Teresa claim she has killed since last seeing Sharpe?

4. What happens in Ciudad Rodrigo when the breach is carried?

5. What type of position does Sharpe's company assume?

(see the answer key)

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